Walnut Bottom, PA (ZIP 17266) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $23K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Walnut Bottom has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Walnut Bottom has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Walnut Bottom has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walnut Bottom was Winter Weather on Jan 15, 2024, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17266 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walnut Bottom, PA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Walnut Bottom has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17266 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Jan 15, 2024. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23K in property damage in the Walnut Bottom, PA area (ZIP 17266). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →